AMMATOLI MEDITERRANEAN BITES
Ammatoli is an award-winning Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Long Beach, California, celebrating the rich flavors, traditions, and hospitality of the Levant—the historic region encompassing countries such as Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
At Ammatoli, our cuisine is rooted in the food of the Levant: vibrant mezze meant for sharing, freshly baked breads, aromatic spices, slow-cooked meats, colorful vegetables, and recipes inspired by generations of family tradition. Our menu honors the authenticity of these dishes while presenting them with the refinement and attention to detail of a modern dining experience.
Ammatoli has earned recognition both locally and nationally for its cuisine and hospitality, including being named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality. We have also been recognized among Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States and have received continued praise from guests, critics, and the Southern California dining community.
But Ammatoli is about more than the food. The spirit of Levantine hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. In the Levant, welcoming someone to your table means treating them like family—sharing generously, lingering over a meal, and creating a genuine sense of connection. That philosophy influences every part of the Ammatoli experience, from the way our dishes are designed to be shared to the warmth and attentiveness of our service.
Our goal is to transport our guests through the flavors, culture, and hospitality of the Levant, creating an experience that feels both elevated and deeply personal—one that celebrates where these traditions come from while introducing them to a new generation of diners.
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